Think the developers have given up writing a driver for this version of macbook, since so old. White late 2009 macbook veeeery slow macrumors forums. Macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009 macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009. She complained of it being slow to start upshut down but now that ive taken a look i can conclude that the entire system has become extremely slow. Pc advisor the macbook is the bestselling mac model in apples history. Nov 23, 2009 apple hasnt messed too much with the white plastic macbook for this late 2009 refresh, but it has spruced up its entrylevel laptop to bring it into line with its macbook pro models.
For example, you can change how fast the onscreen pointer moves when you move your finger across the trackpad and. Tech advisor enit the macbook is the bestselling mac model in apples history. Oct 22, 2009 the macbook scored 3537 overall, falling just short of what a 2. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009 trackpad replacement ifixit. It works on unibody macbook promacbook that have multitouch.
Buy products related to macbook pro trackpad replacement products and see. The macbook unibody late 2009 can be upgraded to a total of of 8gb of ram using two 4gb ram chips. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. Tech advisor enes the macbook is the bestselling mac model in apples history. How to identify your apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad. Oct 27, 2009 the white macbook was starting to look a little long in the tooth next to the aluminium macbook pros that were first launched late last year, but now apple has given its plastic entrylevel laptop. The new inch macbook brings the companys white plastic model in line with the rest of its notebook offerings, but remains distinguished from the inch macbook pro by its slightly larger.
The trackpad on a macbook is basically an internal mouse with extended functions. Apple magic trackpad 2 wireless, rechargable silver. The macbook scored 3537 overall, falling just short of what a 2. Macbook core 2 duo and the mid2009 inch macbook pro models. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. On your mac, use trackpad system preferences to change how your trackpad works. It started 2 days ago and sometimes gets better, sometimes worse. Sierra sees the trackpad as a standard mouse and will not change the. Apple hasnt messed too much with the white plastic macbook for this late 2009 refresh, but it has spruced up its entrylevel laptop to bring it into line with its macbook pro models. I replaced the trackpad and the new one had a strange behave.
Introduced in october 2009, the macbook late 2009 was a significant improvement on the macbook mid 2009 that it replaced. You can use the mac trackpad gestures to click, tap, swipe, slide, open notification center, and more. Macbook pro trackpad and battery replacement tutorial mid 2009. I just noticed my moms white late 2009 macbook has become very slow. Boot the mac while holding option key then eject the disk. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs igotoffer. The late 2009 macbook was the first of its kind to feature the unibody design that was made from a combination of a polycarbonate or plastic and fiberglass. Replace a broken or damaged trackpad compatible with a macbook unibody model a42 laptop.
The white macbook was starting to look a little long in the tooth next to the aluminium macbook pros that were first launched late last year, but now apple has given its plastic entrylevel laptop. Macbook late 2009 glass trackpad repairreplacement. What are the differences between the white mid2009 macbook. Macbook unibody 2009 no bootcamp trackpad apple community. Once bootcamp creates the partition and starts to load the windows 7 or 8 installer, power off the mac by holding the power button for ten seconds. Thinking different about the next consumer macbook, dan knight, mac musings, 2009. Although the macbook is missing a couple of features that should be standard at this price, its still a highly capable laptop at an entrylevel for apple price. Clicking on any apps menu items on top often comes with a delay and opening. A genuine certified technician will install a new glass trackpad within 24 hours and ship your macbook back via the fedex me.
Hi there, my late 2009 macbook trackpad no longer clicks, by this is mean that when i push down on the trackpad, it makes a clicking noise as it should but the computer itself does not actually recognise that the trackpad has clicked, i have tap to click switched on which works fine and makes the computer perfectly usable, however i would like the trackpad to work as intended. May 06, 2019 macbook inch, late 2009 model identifier. Sell your used late 2008 aluminum macbook unibody early 2009 aluminum macbook unibody the 2009 white macbook features the same 2. Track pad from china 26, ifixit screwdriver set 25 compared to the apple shops cost estimate a real big deal. Also new is that the macbooklike every other mac laptop other than the air. Macbook unibody 2009 trackpad does not work, after installation of microsoft windows 10, used bootcamp and the trackpad still does not work. Apple hasnt messed too much with the white plastic macbook for this late 2009 refresh, but it has spruced up its entrylevel laptop to bring it. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009 trackpad replacement. Macbook white unibody late 2009 disassembled youtube. Coretek is a microsoft registered refurbisher fresh install of the mac os x v10. Both powerpc and intel macs can boot from apm apples old. Bottom case, keyboard, battery, memory and hard drive removal.
Recently, i figured out that my macbook pro trackpad was less responsive than 3 years ago. On july 20, 2011, the macbook was discontinued for consumer purchase as it had been effectively superseded by the macbook air which had a lower entry price. I have some serious problems with the trackpad of my late 2009 white macbook. The white macbook design is old, and the market is clamoring for smaller, lighter, and more affordable. This is a macbook white keyboard top case assembly. Retaining its polycarbonate casing, the new macbook unibody features an internal battery, a rubberized lower case, and an led display.
Laptop replacement parts free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It included a redesigned polycarbonate unibody case with a rubberized antiskid bottom, an ledbacklit screen, a glass multitouch trackpad, and a longerperformaing builtin battery. It randomly clicks, moves, or decides it doesnt want to respond to my movements anymore. Compares and contrasts the white mid2009 macbook with the aluminum. So it makes a lot of sense that apple has given its entrylevel white. This is just the trackpad and does not include the top case or keyboard. The mid 2009 system has a scrolling trackpad with twofinger click capability and the late 2009 system has a considerably more advanced glass four finger multitouch trackpad also borrowed from the unibody macbook and macbook pro models that supports a variety of gestures. A third design, introduced in late 2009, had a polycarbonate unibody casing. The mid2009 system has a scrolling trackpad with twofinger click capability and the late 2009 system has a considerably more advanced glass four finger multitouch trackpad also borrowed from the unibody macbook and macbook pro models. Later revisions of the macbook moved to the core 2 duo processor and the gm965 chipset, with intels gma x3100 integrated graphics on an 800 mhz system bus.
The easiest way is to run bootcamp with a windows 7 or 8 installation disk. I first received it, i was wondering whether it is a genuine apple replacement part. If the glass trackpad on your macbook is cracked, sticky or otherwise damaged or defective, you will need this repair service. On the macbook, the keyboard is integrated into the top case, and is not available separately as in other models. Hi there, my late 2009 macbook trackpad no longer clicks, by this is mean that when i push down on the trackpad, it makes a clicking noise as it should but the computer itself does not actually recognise that the trackpad has clicked, i have tap to click switched on which works fine and makes the computer perfectly usable, however i would like the trackpad to work. It sometimes, mostly 5 minutes after turning my computer on, absolutely starts to freak out. Mar 09, 2016 macbook 2009 white unibody a42 video series. Update your software and check your version of macos. The entire outer case of the apple laptop, including the trackpad, the screen enclosure, and the keyboard base, is molded out of the same piece of plastic. The white system has a scrolling trackpad with twofinger click.
While we lament the loss of a highspeed firewire port, the new multitouch trackpad, case design and faster components. The original macbook, available in black or white colors, was released on june 28, 2006, and used the intel core duo processor and 945gm chipset, with intels gma 950 integrated graphics on a 667 mhz front side bus. Also new is that the macbooklike every other mac laptop other than the airnow has a. Learn which apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad you have and the system requirements to use it. Macbook inch, late 2009 macbook inch, mid 2009 model identifier. Feb 06, 2010 this video demonstrates how to take apart a apple macbook white unibody. So it makes a lot of sense that apple has given its entrylevel white laptop a considered makeover. Macbook late 2009 glass trackpad repairreplacement service. This is a macbook pro trackpad for the mid 2009 mid 2012 unibody models. A genuine certified technician will install a new glass trackpad within 24 hours and ship your macbook back via the fedex method you choose. Although it is not officially supported, the mid 2009 macbook can run macos sierra. This video demonstrates how to take apart a apple macbook white unibody. Yesterdays introduction of new consumer macs included some expected developments and some surprises. Apple continued to sell the macbook to educational institutions until february 2012.